College of Fine Arts School of Dance Undergraduate Handbook

Lighting Designer

a. Required Materials

1) Correctly drafted and legitimate light plot (based on the available instrument inventory).

2) Complete hook-up with color and templates.

3) List of needed items such as practicals and special effects.

b.  Designer and Shop Relations

1) The budget is controlled by the faculty lighting designer. Gel and templates will be pulled from stock if possible. Purchase or rental equipment will be done with the approval of, and by, the faculty lighting designer.

2) Focus notes and lighting changes will be done by the Electrics Department and student crew members during normal work hours. Designers should leave instructions and be available during those hours.

3) Lighting notes (i.e. focus, lamp, and gel burnout) during performances are to be maintained by the stage manager and/or Electrics Department.

4) All work calls must be authorized and supervised by the Electrics Department.

c.  See Appendix M, “Lighting Design Expectations,”
for details and specifics.